JFK Airport

Airports in New York and nationwide are preparing for the travel rush as we head into the busy holiday season. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports on what’s expected in the week ahead.

The Turkish Airlines pilot who died was 59 years old. The flight was operating from Seattle to Istanbul.

A Turkish Airlines flight landed safely at JFK Airport Wednesday after the pilot suffered a medical emergency, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Flight 8JK landed around 6 a.m. The Airbus A350 departed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and was headed to Istanbul. The nature of the medical emergency wasn’t immediately clear. Turkish Airlines didn’t immediately respond to an email request...

A former American Airlines mechanic was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison for helping smuggle 25 pounds of cocaine into JFK Airport on an international aircraft, according to federal prosecutors. Paul Belloisi was convicted in May 2023 on three counts charging him with conspiring to possess and import cocaine, and importing cocaine. Belloisi used to work as a mechanic…

Rain and storms are affecting flights at major tri-state airports Friday, and disruptions are only expected to mount over the day as the severe weather threat intensifies. If you’re traveling, it is important to not only check weather updates, but also to check the status of your flight directly with the airline you are using. Scroll down to find...

People at JFK Airport were rushed out of the terminal after smoke filled the building. Citizen App video showed people out on the tarmac as first responders raced to the scene. More than 900 passengers were bused to other areas, and some flights were impacted by the emergency. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

It was a scary morning for many travelers at JFK Airport. This after an escalator caught fire. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports. 

An escalator fire at JFK Airport led to a smoky terminal and nearly 1,000 passengers being evacuated early Wednesday morning, officials said. The FDNY said it responded to a report of smoke at JFK’s Terminal 8 just after 7 a.m. The source of the smoke turned out to be an escalator that caught fire, according to the FDNY. The fire…

The Port Authority is running a test with self-driving shuttles to help passengers get from the AirTrain to their cars.

Fears over spoiled food forced a Delta flight to JFK Airport on its way to the Netherlands Wednesday.

It’s not clear how many passengers consumed the tainted food, nor were details on the spoilage known.

It’s a summer sale everyone can get behind. AirTrain fares at JFK Airport are being slashed in half all summer long, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Port Authority announced on Friday. The summer-long discount will drop single ride fares from $8.50 to $4.25 — the summer sale starts on July 1 and lasts until Labor Day (Sept. 2). The transit…

A former airline employee was arrested after allegedly leaving a fake bomb at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in Queens.

The new lot will allow passengers to easily hop onto the free on-airport AirTrain with frequent service for an easy, eight-minute ride to the terminals at no cost, saving them time and anxiety from potential construction-related congestion at terminal frontages. 

Officials are forecasting a rough summer for travelers at JFK Airport as it undergoes a major renovation that will also have big impacts on roads to the terminals. Those driving or getting a ride to the airport may need to tack on some extra travel time as a result, though there is another option that is under consideration to help...

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer, and with it comes the anticipation of an increase in travel — which is expected to hit unprecedented levels this year. And for those heading to the tri-state area’s busiest airport over the summer it could mean uncharted territory for traffic jams, due in part to major construction plans. The…

The TSA is projecting screening a record number of travelers in the summer of 2024.

A New Jersey man is facing charges after he threatened to “shoot up” JFK International Airport when his estranged wife’s plane landed, according to the Queens district attorney’s office.

A Delta flight from JFK Airport headed to Los Angeles had to return back to the Queens airport shortly after takeoff Friday due to an issue with the emergency slide, the airline said.